START speaks at North Country

December 12, 2013

By

CHRISTOPHER ROY, Express Staff Writer

Newport City Police Officer Richard Wells (left) and Sgt. Larry Smith of the state police spoke to North Country Union High School about the dangers of driving while under the influence. (Photo by Christopher Roy)

NEWPORT CITY - In the late 1990s Vermont, Orleans County in particular, led the nation, per capita, for alcohol teen related deaths.
â€śThatâ€™s not a good title to have,â€ť said Stephanie Bowen, program manager and Diversion director for Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA).